Issue - meetings

RESOLVED: that the Board:

1.    Approve the progression of the South Yorkshire Airport City project to Full Business Case

2.    Agree to an update report being brought to the MCA Board in March 2024.

A report on The South Yorkshire Airport City Outline Business Case was presented by Mayor Jones for approval. She stated that negotiations were ongoing in good faith with the landowners of the airport, and Doncaster Council was hopeful that a deal would be agreed.

It was noted that the next stage of procurement had been entered into, with the aim of appointing an operator for the airport in the Spring.

The anticipated benefits of re-opening the airport were estimated to be adding approximately £1bn to the local economy, 5,000 direct jobs created, and 6,000 indirect jobs created, as well as catalytic job creation in the aviation industry.

Doncaster MPs had been updated on progress and were fully supportive.

Cllr Hunt welcomed the report and its emphasis on the potential for creating a sustainable airport hub in South Yorkshire.

The Mayor noted that the MCA and Doncaster Council were working to ensure the best value for money for the taxpayer, and would continue to call on the Government to provide greater funding support to re-open the airport.

RESOLVED: that the Board:

1.    Approve the progression of the South Yorkshire Airport City project to Full Business Case

2.    Agree to an update report being brought to the MCA Board in March 2024.